Are you looking for safe exercises during pregnancy? Are you an avid runner? Are you wondering if running during pregnancy could present any type of risk to your baby's development? This is a very common question for runners who get pregnant but don't want to stop their routines or training programs. Well there are two goldens rule when it comes to running during pregnancy:

Golden Rule #1.

Before you start or continue any type of exercise when you are pregnant consult your doctor or your family's health care provider.

Golden Rule #2.

If you were already an active runner prior to the pregnancy and do not have any medical complications, then running may be one of the safe exercises during pregnancy but refer to golden rule #1 above. As you progress you will get to a stage where your doctor advises you to stop running during pregnancy and take more gentle exercise.

That said, most women will simply transition from running during pregnancy to walking during pregnancy. Walking is one of the all-time safe exercises during pregnancy and can be done by almost any pregnant woman to stay healthy.

It is important that even if an experienced runner that you don't get overheated so take care, if you get breathless or running causes you pain then stop. You may find that running causes you discomfort as your little one grows inside you, in which case you should discuss any further running during pregnancy with your doctor.

There are safe exercises during pregnancy that most moms-to-be can do, running during pregnancy is not for everyone. If you are a "runner" and you get to a point where you have to stop running during pregnancy then you will want to continue a structured exercise program to maintain your fitness and control your weight gain. The safety of your baby is obviously your first concern.

If you are a "runner" but have been unfortunate in the past to have miscarried or you have any medical condition then see golden rule #1.

There are things that you should not do during pregnancy such as smoking, drinking alcohol and taking illicit drugs as these are most likely to have a harmful effect on your baby whether or not you are running during pregnancy. Also avoid or at least cut back on drinks with a high caffeine content. Stimulants such as caffeine not only affect you but can also affect your baby, and could keep your baby awake and active inside you when you are trying to sleep.

If you are overweight going into your pregnancy and want to get fitter for you and your baby then once you have complied with golden rule #1 it is probably best you find a well-structured routine of safe exercises during pregnancy.

And runner or non-runner diet is now very important, there are certain foods such as raw meat or meat cooked rare, raw eggs and other foods that can contain bacteria which can be harmful to your baby's development. There are also foods which are beneficial such those with good carbohydrates. Time to learn which are good and which aren't.

Runner or non-runner, be safe, keep fit, eat well - not for two and a safe delivery for you both.

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Sunday, March 10, 2013

Women go through many marvelous changes during pregnancy, both physically and emotionally. The physical changes can sometimes become overwhelming especially during the first and last trimester. However, the pressures and strains may continue even after childbirth. Interestingly, studies show that physiotherapy or physical therapy is beneficial in the relief of muscular and skeletal pains, the prevention of urinary incontinence, and the strengthening of the body. A physiotherapy program includes exercises which are designed to treat problems related to obstetrics, pre natal massage and post natal massage, and professional advice on health care.

Benefits of Physiotherapy During and After Pregnancy

Carrying the weight of your baby for nine months is definitely not easy. A lot of pregnant women complain that they frequently experience back pains, neck pains, and pelvic pains. Urinary leakage is also a common problem not only during pregnancy but even after giving birth. Your physiotherapist will guide you through a series of pelvic floor muscle exercises and core stability training to prevent and treat these concerns during and following pregnancy.
Pre-natal massage and pelvic floor exercises are great for developing muscle strength and endurance which are essential especially if you will have a normal delivery. In addition, new mothers are often eager to get back in shape and lose all those extra pounds they gained. Post natal massage and pelvic floor exercises are recommended if you would like to achieve fitness effectively.

Seek the Help of the Experts

If you are pregnant, you will need to take extra care of your body to make sure that your baby would be healthy and strong. It is important to seek the advice and assistance of a health care professional before attempting to participate in any exercise program.
Who can help you? A certified physiotherapist who has acquired a degree in physical therapy and has completed extensive training can devise and deliver a safe and specialized program to meet the exact needs of an individual.

What Can You Expect from Your Physiotherapist?

Every woman’s body is unique and therefore needs special attention. Your physiotherapist would thoroughly study your medical history and health condition before making any recommendation. Your strength, flexibility and balance would also be assessed in order to know which exercises are suitable and safe for you.

The specific details of the program should be clearly explained as well as the purpose and the benefits of each step. You should feel comfortable and relaxed in the environment where you will be provided treatment.

Generally, the pre-natal and post-natal treatment, each focuses on different concerns. For instance, the pre-natal program is designed to prevent musculoskeletal pains, prevent or treat incontinence and prepare a woman for labor. The program often includes advice on relaxation, breathing techniques, pre-natal massage and positions for labor.
Meanwhile, the post-natal program is designed to treat musculoskeletal pains, post-natal abdominal problems, and incontinence and involves post-natal massage and exercise routines.

New moms are also given advice on how to properly breast-feed and carry a baby. Last but not the least, each woman is guided well on how she can achieve and maintain fitness.

Lara Reynolds is a strong believer in hands on physiotherapy. At the moment, she is an active member of PhysioActive, an organization established in Singapore in 2006 with the goal to provide high quality physiotherapy, podiatry, post natal, pre natal massage and other rehabilitation services.

Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Infertility, whether male or female, can be defined as 'the inability of a couple to achieve conception or to bring a pregnancy to term after a year or more of regular, unprotected intercourse'.Infertility is often a multifactorial problem and in any given couple may be related to the female partner, the male partner or the combination of both.

The evaluation of infertility proceeds along simple and logical lines of a basic three-step infertility work-up.

Test for eggs

Test for sperm

Test to make sure they can get together

For the male the specific tests required may include:

A semen analysis

Blood tests

Referral to an andrologist if an abnormality is detected.

For the female the specific tests required may include:

Hormonal tests

An infectious diseases screen

Endometrial biopsy

X-ray to determine patency of the fallopian tubes (hysterosalpingogram)

Hysteroscopy, a procedure in which a small telescope is placed in the uterus to check for abnormalities

Laparoscopy, a surgical procedure in which a small telescope is placed through the navel, to check for abnormalities of the tubes, ovaries and pelvis. This is the only way to diagnose mild forms of endometriosis

Causes that leads to infertility.

Infertility can be due to problems with sperm production, transportation through the male reproductive tract and delivery into the female reproductive tract. On the female side, infertility may be caused by a lack of ovulation (anovulation), blocked fallopian tubes, or inability of an embryo to implant and establish a pregnancy in the uterus. Infertility often results from combinations of several problems on both the male and female sides.

What treatment options do infertile couples have?

Several options are offered to couples depending on the type of infertility that has been diagnosed. The vast majority of female patients are successfully treated with the administration of drugs such as clomiphene citrate, cabergoline, metformin or gonadotropins. Surgery can also be a means to repair damage to the reproductive organs, such as those caused by endometriosis and infectious diseases. Treatment options for male infertility also include the administration of drugs, surgery and assisted reproductive technologies, such as intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI). Drug therapy and surgery have proved very successful for specific types of male infertility. However, in a great number of cases, the reason why men have fertility problems remains unexplained and the treatment methods applied are empirical. Some patients nevertheless require more complex medical intervention. Assisted reproductive technologies (ART) refer to several different methods designed to overcome barriers to natural fertilization such as anatomical problems (eg blocked fallopian tubes). One of these techniques, in-vitro fertilization (IVF), has now been practiced for more than 15 years. Overall, the estimated number of infertile patients currently treated by ART is around 20%.

What is the incidence of infertility worldwide?

The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that approximately 8-10% of couples experience some form of infertility problem. On a worldwide scale, this means that 50-80 million people suffer from infertility. However, the incidence of infertility may vary from region to region. In France, 18% of couples of childbearing age said that they had difficulties in conceiving.

How important is counseling to the patient undergoing infertility treatment?

The physician helps the infertile couple find the most appropriate therapeutic path to overcome barriers to conception, but, before a treatment is started, patients need to be aware of all its aspects, including its constraints. Beyond the medical expertise, infertile couples are also looking for counseling and support. From a psychological point of view, infertility is often a hard condition to cope with. During treatment and before a pregnancy is achieved, feelings of frustration or loss of control usually experienced by the infertile couple are likely to be exacerbated. Management of infertility includes both the physical and emotional care of the couple. Therefore, support from physicians, nurses and all people involved in treating the infertile couple is essential to help them cope with the various aspects of their condition. Offering counseling and contact with other infertile couples and patient associations can provide help outside the medical environment.

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Saturday, February 23, 2013

Womens health can often take some little stresses and strains during the pregnancy and parenting periods. This period of time is often also associated with the touches of anxiety that can develop as a woman progresses through the early stages of pregnancy. This is why reading the right pregnancy information and getting good pregnancy advice is so essential. If any little niggling issues or doubts are bothering women in the early stages of pregnancy, it can have an overall effect on womens health. It is just as important as the pregnancy progresses to keep women well informed so they can feel comfortable and confident with their inevitable body changes.

Pregnancy information of all kinds is widely available on the Internet from various sources, but you need to be careful because some of it can be unreliable and could even be inaccurate. A good recommended womens health [http://www.healthywomen.org/] and pregnancy advice website is Healthywomen.org where you will find all the latest health news for women. The site has a large selection of health resources and an entire section devoted to pregnancy advice and information. You will find lots to read about in regards to all the different stages of pregnancy health, as well as important tips on getting ready for the birth. There is also a section on childbirth and beyond, as well as mom to be tools. If there is anything you want to know in regards to accurate pregnancy information, then this site really should be your first stop.

Pregnancy is not an illness but a series of bodily changes that can require some getting used to. It can be quite scary even with subsequent pregnancies so any accurate pregnancy advice and information that can be given is beneficial to womens health. Any form of reassurance during this time is welcomed by the majority of women, not only during pregnancy, but afterwards as well. The strain on the body physically is usually minimal in a problem free pregnancy. The growing baby will take everything they need and you will usually have enough reserves to cope. Sometimes the baby will be smaller or larger than average and this can cause some complications. However if a women's health remains good overall, then the body is easily capable of taking the strain of pregnancy and childbirth.

Womens health of mind can sometimes be affected by the hormonal and other changes during pregnancy. They may become much more sensitive and emotional than normal and this can become a strain on the body. If the woman understands what is happening through the right pregnancy information and advice she is better able to adjust to her feelings. Pregnancy can be an emotional whirlwind and a womens health, both physical and mental, does have some possible influence on the birth. If womens health is under par when she delivers, she will usually take longer to recover and be more prone to post natal depression.

Once the baby is born, if womens health overall is generally good, then she will be better able to cope with the nurturing of the baby. If a woman has received good pregnancy information and the best pregnancy advice, then she will have the confidence to take motherhood in her stride. If she has any issues or questions she will be much more likely to ask again if the initial pregnancy advice and information she received was good. The better the advice and pregnancy information you acquire, the better informed you will be before and after the birth. This particular womens health knowledge will equip you with the skill set you will need to tackle pregnancy and early parenting. At the Healthywomen.org website you will discover a wealth of information about pregnancy and other, often associated problems that women may encounter with their health.

Womens health can often take some little stresses and strains during the pr

Saturday, August 25, 2012

There are alot of things in life that you can overdo- but bonding with your newborn baby is not one of them. Not only do newborn babies thrive on attention from their parents, there is no better way to cement your relationship with your baby. All the time that you are spending with the baby will help both you and your partner bond with them.

Don't be surpised by your enthusiasm for your new bundle of joy. Bonding with newborn baby begins with that very first cuddle. This is just the very start of your relationship with that baby that will bring you a lifetime of happiness (yes, they will also cause you a lot of gray hairs also as they get older). This brand new connection between you and your newborn will deepen and strengthen, not just over the next weeks, but over the many years that you will be sharing as mother and child.

In other words, don't expect instant results (especially if this is your first time as a parent). You will make some mistakes. You will feel overwhelmed at times. Overwhelmed by all the responsibility but moreso, overwhelmed by the feelings of your love and protectiveness of this baby. There is no greater love than the love that a mother has for their children.

Look at every moment with your new baby as a new opportunity to strengthen your bond and create memories. Every diaper change, every bath, every kiss, every look into those tiny little eyes, you will be bonding with your newborn. Everything that you do with your newborn is considered bonding at this point. Sing to them, read to them, dance slowly with them in your arms etc. Every bonding moment is helping build trust and security with your baby.

Making eye contact and holding them snuggly against your chest can enhance the closeness and security of the bond. Keep in mind that bonding with your newborn many seem a little one-sided at first. They are too young at this point to be alert and responsive. You will be the one doing all the smiling and cooing, but every moment of your attention is contributing to your baby's sense of well-being. This lets them know that they are very much loved. The smiles that you will start seeing will confirm your time with them was well spent and that the connection was there all along.

Also, don't feel that you have to do all your bonding with your newborn at home. Newborns are highly portable, so feel free to pack a diaper bag, strap them into a stroller, car seat, or baby carrier and take a stroll, run some errands or go visit with family and friends. It's good for you both to get out of the house.

Enjoy this bonding time with your newborn. They grow up so quickly. My baby turns 14 next week and is starting high school. It feels like it was just yesterday that I was taking her to her very first day of kindergarten. Now, I will be taking her to her very first day of high school. I look at her baby pictures now and I just think "where have these years went"? Cherish this time :-)

While you are bonding with your baby, it's also important for you to get back in shape as well.
When you look good, you feel good and your mind and body are healthiest for all the energy that you will need for that new little bundle of joy.See the best tips here on getting your body back quickly

Most women recover from childbirth without any problems at all, but childbirth can occasionally leave you open to infection. That's because it can leave you with a variety of open wounds in your uterus, cervix or vagina. This mostly happens when you tore during childbirth, had an episiotomy or at the site of a C-section incision. Postpartum infections can also occur in your bladder or kidney. After I had given birth to my daughter, I had come down with a postpartum infection in my kidney and it was very painful (not as painful as the labor though :-). The most common postpartum infection is endometritis.

While some postpartum infections can be dangerous, especially if they go undiagnosed or untreated, most often infections simply make your postpartum recovery slower and more difficult, and they take time and energy away from your most important priority: bonding with your new bundle of joy. For that reason alone, it's super important to get help for any suspected postpartum infection as quickly as possible.

Postpartum Problems You Should Be Aware

After delivery, new emotional changes are coming your way, but along with them potential physical and mental problems can put you at risk for a serious illness.

Some signs and symptoms are the normal result of giving birth, including leaking of urine, constipation, gas, bloating, painful perineum, slight changes in your breast, as well as profuse sweating without an apparent cause

This is the way in which, your body is adjusting to get back to its old-self, at the time that eliminates toxins and excess of other fluids accumulated during your pregnancy. All these signs will disappear in the next few days after delivery.

However, there are signs and symptoms you should be aware of. You have probably heard about postpartum depression, a natural state occurring in some women for a few days, but if you feel an extreme sadness that is leading you to an altered mind state and destructive thoughts, you must call your doctor immediately.

You might also feel an acute pain in your pelvis or abdomen after delivery. It is normal as long as it does not last for several days. If pain is persistent and painkillers make you feel worst, this is a sign that something is going wrong.

Bleeding is not always a sign of a potential complication. Most women have a bright red bleeding for several days, that stops and resumes now and then, but never beyond a week. If you are bleeding for more than 4 days and your blood has a foul odor or contains big clogs, call the doctor straight away.

Other symptoms revealing a postpartum complication include mild to severe fever predicting an infection, soreness or localized pain that persists for more than a few weeks after delivery.

Watch out also for persistent or severe headaches and vomiting, double vision, dimming, blurring vision, or any other vision abnormality. If this occurs, do not hesitate in having a medical check up.

Postpartum complications do not occur often, but the risk is always there. It can be prevented or cured when the problem is diagnosed and attended to in time.

If you are alone at home, call your husband, a member of your family or friend that can take you to the doctor. Nevertheless, if you are feeling really bad, do not think twice and call 911 instead, especially if you are bleeding profusely, feeling chest pain, shortness of breathe, or coughing up blood.

In such cases, signs of shock can occur irremediably, including clammy skin, weakness, rapid palpitations or heartbeat, light-headedness, rapid breathing, and confusion or restlessness. The sooner you detect these symptoms and receive medical attention the less likely you are of having severe complications.

Tired of being pregnant? Ready to do or eat anything that will make your little bundle of joy make their entrance? Though there is no science backing this theory up, many of old wive tales talk about foods that bring on labor. Among the most often heard: If your stomach can take the heat, dip into something spicy. Order something that gets your bowels in an uproar (such as a bunch of bran muffins, chased down by many glasses of prune juice). Not in the mood for something so stimulating? Some old wives swear by eggplant, tomatoes, and balsamic vinegar; others say pineapples are a food that brings on labor.

How to Jump Start Labor - Helpful Tips for Overdue Moms Who Are Desperate to Induce Labor Naturally

Are you overdue? Is your body going through all sorts of discomfort because of this? Are you tired of people telling you what to do with your body? Do you want to start your own labor and make that happen today? Thankfully, you can.

You can jump start your labor and give birth fast. You don't have to rely on medical induction as your only means of relief. Most women want to stay away from medical induction because they want their child to be safe. They want the entire birthing process to go as smoothly as possible and so do you. You want to induce your labor naturally and you want to make this happen today.

First of all, you can induce your labor without even leaving the house. There are things that can be done in the comfort of your home that can really work to induce your labor and give you the relief that you have been searching for. For example, eating a certain type of food can really work in favor of inducing labor. Eating foods such as pineapple, mango and kiwi has a really positive effect on the natural induction of labor. There is a certain enzyme found in these foods that help to dilate the cervix and begin the process of labor. Not only are you getting the results that you have been looking for, but you are also eating delicious foods that can give you a sense of tranquility and relaxation.

Another type of food that you can eat that will jump start your labor is spicy foods. The reason why spicy foods work so well to induce labor is because they speed up the process. When we eat something spicy, our body feels as though it has to overcompensate for the spice. You can feel your mouth producing more saliva and you can feel your heart rate increasing. These are all signs that the spiciness is working in your favor. It can even speed up the process of labor. Since every other system in your body is working in overtime, so can your cervix.

The foods that we eat always play an important role in our health and the development of the child, and now they can have a very big impact on our ability to go into labor early. If you are overdue and you are looking for some relief, then you need to try these tips today because they can really work for you.

Being pregnant is wonderful, but if you're near your due date, or past it, you're living in a constant state of discomfort. Medical induction isn't your only choice when it comes to bringing on the birth of your new son or daughter. There is a safe, guaranteed way to induce your own labor naturally.

You can use effective acupressure techniques to help stimulate contractions. Labor acupressure not only can help you begin labor in the next 36 hours, but it also helps to diminish the pain you'll feel. It's a perfect choice for both you and the baby.